Indian software firms hiring more women despite layoffs

Despite layoffs and an overall slowdown in tech hiring, top Indian IT services companies such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL and LTIMindtree are continuing to recruit women in large numbers, improving their gender scorecard. They are taking a bunch of initiatives, starting from measures at the entry-level all the way to the senior leadership, while also making the work environment more friendly for women.

Why it’s important: The gender balance in IT firms in the country has been typically skewed heavily to favor men. An infusion of more women employees is welcome. Moneycontrol